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CV07 OBZ

2007 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

Typical for 2007 Ford Focus74,402 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV07 OBZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2025

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Feb 2025

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2024

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 25 Feb 2023

Exhaust mounting defective back box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Mar 2022

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Mar 2022

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2021

cut on nearside front sidewall

offside rear wheel starting to bind

rear exhasut bracket snapped

Pass 24 Feb 2020

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

rear exhaust bracket snapped

Pass 20 Mar 2019 113,822 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 112,506 miles

both rear trailing arm bushes seperating

offside rear tyre close to legal limit

Pass 12 Jan 2017 110,316 miles

offside rear tyre wearing on edge

Pass 3 Feb 2016 107,203 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear of n/s and o/s front inners (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Jan 2015 103,942 miles

both rear trailing arm bushes seperating

Fail 28 Jan 2014 100,419 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 28 Jan 2014 100,419 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Fail 28 Jan 2013 95,403 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Jan 2013 95,403 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 85,178 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Feb 2011 65,961 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2011 65,953 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Feb 2010 49,779 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2010 49,779 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

How Reliable is the Ford Focus?

Based on 28,316,889 MOT tests across 2,072,617 vehicles.

73.8%
Pass Rate
6,500
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
2,072,617
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,055,468
Stop lamp not working 415,965
Brake pipe excessively corroded 379,900
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 375,019
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 359,770
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CV07 OBZ is a 2007 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2007 Ford Focus models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.9% with a typical mileage of 74,402 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ford Focus fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,055,468 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CV07 OBZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Focus typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 19 years old, this Ford Focus is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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CV07 OBZ is a 2007 Ford Focus, first registered on 7 March 2007.

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